THREE members of Blackburn's Gilbert and Sullivan society were honoured last week to mark their 40 years service.

Margaret Barnes and Richard Peacock were presented with their 40 year bar at the society's annual AGM at the Capita Building.

Sandra Chadwick, who has also served for 40 years, could not attend the meeting but was honoured in her absence.

The society was also celebrating its 40th birthday and NODA awards were presented to some of its many outstanding individuals.